In this powerful, raw, and emotional conversation, Nathan Hinckley and his daughter Kayli open up about their journey through Mormonism — from deep devotion to painful disillusionment — and how faith, family, and unexpected truths collided at one of the most sacred moments: Kayli’s wedding.
From early seminary mornings and dreams of the Celestial Kingdom to patriarchal blessings, church culture clashes, and a heartbreaking faith crisis — this interview pulls no punches. Nathan, a once-devoted bishop and father, shares how his spiritual unraveling sent shockwaves through his family, culminating in a moment that changed everything at his daughter’s temple wedding.
How do you break the news to your family that you no longer believe — when your whole life has been built around it?
How did Kayli handle growing up as a “perfect Mormon girl,” only to find herself questioning it all before adulthood?
Topics explored:
- Family dynamics around faith, control, and truth
- Growing up Mormon in Tennessee
- Spiritual perfectionism & scrupulosity
- Patriarchal expectations vs self-identity
- Leaving the Church and breaking generational cycles
